Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus | Feature | Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester and leather | 1680D ballistic nylon |
Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $149 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Clamshell on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 3 on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 1 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus, and 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus fits
WestJet.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack carries 17L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus (22L vs. 39L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is the better call.